Flexible fuel generator and methods of use thereof
AssigneeINI Power Systems, Inc.
InventorsLarry J. Markoski, Timothy C. Simmons, Mack L. Nance
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Abstract
A portable flexible fuel generator, having an engine, includes: a cylinder and a spark plug in the cylinder, a primary fuel tank fluidly connected to the cylinder, an air intake path fluidly connecting atmosphere to the cylinder, a start module including a starting fuel tank holder and a starting fuel line, where the starting fuel line is fluidly connected to the air intake path, a coolant path which provide a flow path for coolant to cool the cylinder, and a thermal controller along the coolant path. Furthermore, the engine has full cylinder cooling.
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A portable flexible fuel generator, having an engine, comprising:
- (1) a cylinder, and a spark plug in the cylinder,
- (2) a primary fuel tank, fluidly connected to the cylinder,
- (3) an air intake path, fluidly connecting atmosphere to the cylinder,
- (4) a start module, comprising a starting fuel tank holder and a starting fuel line, wherein the starting fuel line is fluidly connected to the air intake path,
- (5) a coolant path, which provide a flow path for coolant to cool the cylinder, and
- (6) a thermal controller, along the coolant path,
- wherein the engine has full cylinder cooling.
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A method of generating electricity with a generator, the generator having an engine comprising a cylinder and a spark plug, the method comprising:
- operating the engine in the isothermal range of 120-180° C., and
- fueling the engine with a running fuel comprising a heavy fuel.
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A method of making a portable flexible fuel generator, comprising modifying a portable gasoline generator,
- wherein the modifying comprises:
- adding a starting module comprising a starting fuel tank holder and a starting fuel line, wherein the stating fuel line is fluidly connected to an air intake path of the portable gasoline generator,
- adding a thermal door, along the coolant path of the portable gasoline generator, and
- retarding the spark plug ignition timing.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.